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Retired Australian Army officer and artist Mike Armstrong stands in front of a photograph he produced as part of a photographic exhibition titled 'Voices of Veterans' at the National Press Gallery in Canberra. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

Exhibition a voice for veterans

29/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1495 Views 0 Comments PTSD, Veterans Care

Death by “a thousand cuts” was how veteran, and recently retired Army signals officer, Mike Armstrong described his PTSD. CAPTION:

Lieutenant Kurt O’Neill and Sergeant Steven Banks, from the School of Armour, present WW2 veteran, 101-year-old Bertram (Bert) Sutton, with an Aussie Hero Quilt at his home in Numurkah, Victoria.

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WW2 veteran honoured with hero quilt

29/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1676 Views 0 Comments Aussie Hero Quilts, School of Armour, WWI, WWII

World War 2 veteran, Private Bertram (Bert) Sutton, has been honoured with the presentation of a hero quilt by the

Sergeant Troy Wyley stands at the front gate of the Multinational Forces and Observers South Camp on Operation Mazurka in South Sinai, Egypt. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

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Sniper’s sights set on improving skills of others

24/06/202203/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1646 Views 1 Comment Multinational Force and Observers, Operation Mazurka

Far from an infantry battalion back in Darwin, sniper supervisor Sergeant Troy Wyley is applying his steady hand to training

Australian Army padre Chaplain Haydn Parsons is presented a farewell gift by Archbishop Christopher Cardone during a service at Holy Cross Cathedral in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Story and photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.

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Chaplain’s Solomon Islands mission ends

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1621 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Operation Lilia, Solomon Islands

Australian Army Chaplain Haydn Parsons was farewelled recently by the Archbishop of Solomon Islands during a Sunday morning service at

ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program participants at the showcase night at the University of Canberra. (This image has been digitally altered for privacy reasons) Story by Captain Jacqui Day. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester.

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Healing through art

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1440 Views 0 Comments ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) program

The participants in the first ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills (ARRTS) program for 2022 put on an

Mr Max Johnson with some of the many components from the Martin Baker Mk1E seat for Meteor A77-851 (aka ‘Halestorm’). Story by Flight Lieutenant Karyn Markwell. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Stewart Gould.

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Volunteers bring new life to historical aircraft

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1211 Views 0 Comments RAAF Amberley, RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

Mr Max Johnson is just one of many volunteers who donate their spare time and a lifetime’s worth of valuable

Chaplain Franc Ahlin participates in a church service for National Prayer Day at the Seymour Baptist church on June 4. Story by Major Carrie Robards. Photo by Private Andrew Norman.

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Prayer day focuses on people in uniform

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1083 Views 0 Comments Chaplains, Combined Arms Training Centre

A number of prayer sessions were held on the National Day of Prayer to show support for members in uniform.

Students participating in the Indigenous Youth Program at RAAF Base Amberley. Story by Emily Egan.

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Indigenous students get a taste of Air Force life

22/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1229 Views 0 Comments Indigenous Youth Program, RAAF Amberley

RAAF Base Amberley recently hosted a group of participants in the Defence Indigenous Youth Work Program. CAPTION: Students participating in

Lieutenant Commander Matthew Schroder. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Navy Top Gun’s brush with Maverick

17/06/202217/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1986 Views 0 Comments

If you notice a bearded aviator in the bar scenes of Top Gun: Maverick, it’s probably the Royal Australian Navy’s

Flying Officer Kaylee Verrier carries her bike through some muddy terrain during the adventure-networking expedition. Story and photo by Corporal Melina Young.

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Adventure group inspired by Space Commander

17/06/202217/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1244 Views 0 Comments Women’s Integrated Networking Groups (WINGs)

The all-female ‘WINGs in the Eyre 22’ cycling crew put the brakes on during their expedition to speak with Commander

Captain Jim Hutton on the light vehicle deck of HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Explorer. Story by Captain Joanne Leca. Photo by Corporal Robert Whitmore.

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Leaving behind legacy of amphibious capability

17/06/202217/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1635 Views 0 Comments Exercise Sea Explorer

Captain Jim Hutton has said goodbye to his last Sea Series exercise in full-time service by bringing his expertise as

This photo of Corporal George Beardow (right) and his mates features in the George Beardow’s War in the Pacific exhibition at the Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre.

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War from a carpenter’s perspective

16/06/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1379 Views 0 Comments

A Royal Australian Air Force carpenter who served in the Pacific Theatre during WWII is the subject of a unique

The Queen's Colour is uncased for the Trooping of the Queen's Colour at the Royal Military College - Duntroon, Canberra. Story by Captain Dean Benson. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Carrying the colours

15/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2189 Views 0 Comments Duntroon, RMC, The Queens Platinum Jubilee

Having already served as a signaller in the Australian Army for nine years, Staff Cadet Isaac Jarvinen would have to

Aspen Island in Canberra is renamed to Queen Elizabeth II Island in recognition of the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.

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Extraordinary service recognised through Queen’s birthday honours

15/06/202217/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2126 Views 0 Comments Honours List

CAPTION: Aspen Island in Canberra is renamed to Queen Elizabeth II Island in recognition of the Platinum Jubilee of Her

Flight Lieutenant Marriner, a Pilot from No. 77 Squadron, at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Diamond Storm 2022. Story by Flight Lieutenant Dee Irwin. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Sam Price

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There’s no place like home

15/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1991 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Storm, F-35A Lightning II, No. 77 Squadron, RAAF Williamtown

Flying in Exercise Diamond Storm 2022 is a welcome return to the Top End for Flight Lieutenant Michael Marriner. CAPTION:

Wing Commander Martin Parker is greeted by his wife Chantelle on returning from the final mission of his fighter combat instructor course in 2011. Story by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Mark Friend.

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Film provides glimpse of reality in cockpit of fighter jet

15/06/202219/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1568 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Instructors Course

The heart-pumping fast-jet manoeuvres of 1986 movie Top Gun spawned a generation of kids wanting to grow up and fly

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr, with 1st Division's Dr Madhu Patel, celebrating her 50 years of service in the Australian Army at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane, Queensland. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly. Photo by Corporal Miguel Anonuevo.

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50 years of service and still going strong

15/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1305 Views 0 Comments 1st Division, Gallipoli Barracks

At nearly 80 years of age, Doctor Madhu Patel, from the Joint Health Command’s Enoggera Health Centre, 1st Division, is

WO2 Cameron Elliott provides training to a Malaysian explosives detection dog section during Exercise Anjing Perang in 2017. Story by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

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Soldier’s work with dogs recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours

15/06/202217/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1900 Views 0 Comments Afghanistan, Army Explosive Detection Dogs, Military Working Dogs

A soldier was recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours for his determination to improve Army’s explosives detection dog (EDD)

The Women's Integrated Networking Group 'WINGs in the Eyre 22’ cyclists ride with the Flinders Rangers backdrop during the inaugural adventure-networking expedition. Story by Corporal Melina Young.

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The outback called, Air Force women answered

10/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1603 Views 0 Comments women in the ADF, Women’s Integrated Networking Groups (WINGs)

A glimpse at a map would have you think the outback is an expanse of desert with a hostile and

Able Seaman Zachary Duke is part of the honour guard on the stairs of St Paul's Cathedral in London during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Parading for Queen’s jubilee a career highlight

10/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1328 Views 0 Comments Australia’s Federation Guard, The Queens Platinum Jubilee

Leading Seaman Zachary Duke, from Caboolture in Queensland, was one of the 40 members of Australia’s Federation Guard who paraded